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Update: Man who allegedly assaulted 76-year-old man at a gas station in November turns himself in

Updated:
02/19/2014 10:51:43 AM EST

Police want the public's help in locating Eric Tereo, who police have a warrant for. Police said Tereo allegedly assaulted an elderly man in November 2013. (Submitted)

Update, Wednesday: Eric Tereo turned himself in at District Justice John Olwert's office Wednesday morning with his attorney present, according to an email from Southern Regional Police.

Tereo was wanted in connection with the Nov. 19 assault in Stewartstown, police wrote. Bail was set at $10,000.

Original report: Police want help locating a man they say assaulted a 76-year-old man in November, resulting in the elderly man suffering a broken rib and a head injury.

Eric Dennis Tereo, 28, who has addresses in York Township and Delta, allegedly spit in the elderly man's face, police said.

Police announced Friday morning they have a warrant for Tereo's arrest, and they ask anyone with information on Tereo's whereabouts to call 717-235-3944 or 717-840-2971.

Tereo is described as a white man, with short brown hair, blue eyes and a thin build. He is approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall.

Police said the assault occurred on Nov. 19, 2013, at a Sunoco Gas Station at 62 N. Main St., in Stewartstown. The alleged assault happened during an argument over an ignited cigarette near a gas pump, police said.